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Bosch Dishwasher E24: Drainage Diagnosis

E24 indicates a drainage problem. It does not tell you which part to buy. This page explains what the code narrows down and what still has to be measured.

Start here

What the symptom actually tells you

A drain error is a statement about a result, not a component. Bosch's own owner support associates this condition with drainage being obstructed and lists candidates including a blocked pump or an unsecured pump cover, a kinked drain hose, and a clogged air gap. Those are places to look.

Be precise about which code appeared: E15 concerns leak protection and is a separate condition. The pattern matters as much as the code — never draining, draining sometimes, water at the sink or air gap, or a fault that began after plumbing work each point elsewhere. KONGRA LLC is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or authorized by Bosch; diagnosis is a paid on-site visit followed by a written estimate.

Differentiate

Which pattern matches what you are seeing

These are categories to narrow the question before a visit, not a remote diagnosis. Confirmation requires on-site measurement.

  • Water never leaves the tub
    A consistent restriction or no pumping action. The whole drain route and the pump's operation are both in scope.
  • Drains sometimes, fails other times
    Intermittent or load-dependent restriction. Note which cycles fail and which succeed.
  • Sink or air gap backs up while the machine runs
    Suggests the destination, not just the appliance: hose, air gap where fitted, disposal and household line.
  • Started after installation work, or a different code such as E15 appeared
    Recent plumbing puts routing and connections ahead of component failure; E15 relates to leak protection and is handled separately.
Safe to check

What you can safely observe yourself

Visual observation only, with the machine off. Follow your own model's manual for the routine maintenance it describes.

Owner observations
  • Record the exact code shown and the model number
  • Note whether water is left in the tub and where the cycle stops
  • Check whether the sink drains normally and whether a countertop air gap overflows
  • Look at the visible drain hose for an obvious kink, without moving the appliance
Do not attempt
  • Do not reach into the pump area — broken glass and debris are a genuine injury risk
  • Do not remove the drain hose or disable the flood-protection system
  • Do not run repeated resets, or work on the appliance while energized
Professional assessment

What requires a technician on site

Assessed during a paid diagnostic
  • Checking the full drain route and how the machine is installed
  • Assessing pump operation rather than inferring it from the code
  • Separating an appliance restriction from a household drain restriction, then verifying drainage
Model and scope boundaries
  • Access and pump arrangement differ by model — the model number determines the procedure
  • E24 indicates a drainage problem, not a replacement part
  • E15 and leak protection are handled separately; plumbing beyond the appliance connection may require a licensed plumbing contractor
Before you book

What to send with your request

The more of this arrives up front, the more useful the first visit is.

  • Exact code displayed and the model number
  • Whether the failure is every cycle or intermittent
  • Whether the sink or air gap backs up
  • Any recent plumbing or installation change
Documentation

A related, separate record

Inspection findings; latch work recommended

Bosch SHXM98W75N/10: cycle stops with poor cleaning and drying

This machine stopped during cycles and cleaned and dried poorly. Glass and plastic debris were found and removed from the filter and drain path, and a separate door-closing and latch problem was identified, with latch work recommended. This record does not document an E24 code, and it is not claimed that the cleaning and drainage symptoms all resolved with the latch work.

Sources

Manufacturer references

Published manufacturer material

Relevant service pages

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does E24 mean a broken pump?+

No. Bosch's published guidance associates the code with drainage being obstructed and lists possibilities such as a blocked pump or loose pump cover, a kinked drain hose, or a clogged air gap. It narrows where to look, not which part to replace.

Is E24 the same as E15?+

No. E15 relates to the leak-protection system and is a different condition with different handling. Record the exact code shown along with what you observed.

Is this a plumbing problem or an appliance problem?+

Either is possible and both are assessed: the machine has to pump, and the hose, air gap and household drain have to accept the water.